Ankle
What is the name of the ligament most commonly injured in an inversion ankle sprain?
ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament)
Non contact
Describe how turf toe injury happens
Hyperextenion of the metatarsolphalangeal joint (Joint by the toe is OK)
What muscles should we strengthen to help prevent ankle sprains?
Peroneus Longus and Brevis (lateral side of calf muscles)
How long is the recovery time for an ACL injuries?
9-12 months
Name 2 examples of blood borne pathogens
Hepatitis, HIV
Name the type of movement we need to increase during treatment of ankle rehab?
Dorsiflexion
Name 2 non contact ways an ACL injury can happen.
Rotation and hyperextension
Why don't medical professionals reccomend cleaning wounds with hydrogen peroxide?
Destroys good bacteria
What is the acronym RICE and POLICE?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Name the 3 main ligaments in the knee
ACL, MCL, and LCL
Which grade of an ankle sprain injury will one need to (potentially) use crutches? And for how long?
Grade 2, 5-10 days